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Longtime broadcast couple Cathy Wurzer, Eric Eskola are divorcing

Cathy Wurzer confirms that she and Eric Eskola -- who co-host "Almanac," TPT's long-running news program.-- are ending their marriage.

By Neal Justin

February 21, 2014 at 3:21AM

From left to right: Eric Eskola, Tom Emmer, Mark Dayton, Cathy Wurzer and Tom Horner in 2010 "Almanac" debate. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola have decided to get a divorce

Wurzer confirmed the separation by e-mail Tuesday after posting a short notice on Facebook. The couple, who have been married for 20 years, will continue to co-host "Almanac," TPT's long-running news program.

Eskola was a high-profile reporter for WCCO radio before leaving in 2010. Wurzer continues to work mornings at MPR.

In her e-mail, Wurzer said "all is well between Eric and me. We have the full support of TPT."

Wurzer and Eskola started co-hosting the Friday night show in 1994, the same year they got married.

Photo: From left to right: Eric Eskola, Tom Emmer, Mark Dayton, Cathy Wurzer and Tom Horner in 2010 "Almanac" debate. Photo by Jeff Wheeler

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Neal Justin

Critic / Reporter

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.